Quick answers
- Where is Valhalla Post Acute?
- 300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What is the phone number of Valhalla Post Acute?
- (502) 254-0009, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Valhalla Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Valhalla Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $17,963.
- What did inspectors find at Valhalla Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (February 6, 2024 to March 20, 2026), Medicare lists 17 health citations; the most serious was level J. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (February 6, 2024 to March 20, 2026), Valhalla Post Acute had 17 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $17,963 in total (2 fines, the latest on February 6, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.08 hours per resident per day; the Kentucky average is 3.99 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 20, 2026 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: March 20, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
Previous cycle: May 14, 2025 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 14, 2025 (standard health inspection); August 8, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0687 Level D
“Provide appropriate foot care.”
F0730 Level D
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
Earlier cycle: February 6, 2024 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 6, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 6, 2024 (standard health inspection); April 20, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 17, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0835 Level J
“Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Administration Deficiencies
F0837 Level J
“Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Administration Deficiencies
Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0554 Level E
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0678 Level D
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (35)
E0018 Level F
“Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.”
E0029 Level F
“Develop a communication plan.”
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0908 Level F
“Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.”
K0225 Level E
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0781 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0781 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0355 Level F
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0912 Level D
“Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $17,963 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2024 | Fine | $5,909 |
| February 6, 2024 | Fine | $12,054 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.61 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.03 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.44 | 2.39 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.08 | 3.99 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.79 | 3.48 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.41 | 0.54 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 67.3% | 45.4% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 277 nursing homes: Pacs Group.
Legal business name: Lake Forest Post Acute LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group Inc | Direct owner | 100% | June 1, 2018 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 162 |
| Average residents per day | 153 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Pacs Group |
| Legal business name | Lake Forest Post Acute LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2004-09-22 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245 |
| County | Jefferson County |
| State | Kentucky |
| Phone | (502) 254‑0009 |
| CMS Certification Number | 185455 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Forest Springs Health Campus4.1 mi · Louisville, KY · 4 of 5 stars
- Jeffersontown Rehabilitation5.0 mi · Jeffersontown, KY · 5 of 5 stars
- Signature Healthcare of East Louisville5.6 mi · Louisville, KY · 3 of 5 stars
- The Willows at Springhurst5.7 mi · Louisville, KY · 3 of 5 stars
- The Springs at Stony Brook6.3 mi · Louisville, KY · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- The Brook Hospital - Kmi5.9 mi · Louisville, KY · Psychiatric Hospital
- Baptist Health Louisville8.0 mi · Louisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital
- Louisville VA Medical Center11 mi · Louisville, KY · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13